question on potassium
I had low potassium a few years ago, caused by being a very physically active
person, and not drinking enough water. This gave me big spasms in my legs.
Didn’t hurt at all, but the “dancing legs” were kind of embarassing! Increased
my water intake and added potassium-rich foods to my diet. Problem went away in
three days.
I have a little handbook that lists the natural food source for each
vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never take
potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The book
acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock, heart
stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process. It says
that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no warning
signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and not taking
supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal commercial
source for potassium, and that is why. It’s too dangerous.
Yet I have seen potassium supplements discussed on this list, so I gather people
are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what
experience/information others have, that is different from mine.
March 30th, 2005 at 4:43 pm
Would you mind giving us the name of your handbook? I’d love to have a list
like that.
Sarah
vitamin/mineral. In the potassium section, it says that one should never
take potassium supplements, unless under strict supervision of an MD. The
book acknowledges that severe potassium depletion could result in shock,
heart stoppage, stroke, death, etc., but explains that is a slow process.
It says that potassium EXCESS could lead to swift and sudden death, with no
warning signs, and thus advised only seeking extra potassium from food, and
not taking supplements for it. The book also says you will not find a legal
commercial source for potassium, and that is why. It’s too dangerous.
people are using it? And are able to buy it? Am interested in what
experience/information others have, that is different from mine.
April 1st, 2005 at 4:02 am
Thomas, thanks for the clarification, very interesting!